WORK is underway on the £3 million upgrade of the busy A38 Bassetts Pole roundabout between Sutton Coldfield and Tamworth.

Highways Agency chiefs have today issued a warning that new speed restrictions will be in place as work continues for the next six months.

The roundabout will be widened to three lanes, approach roads improved, new lighting and barriers fitted and traffic lights installed at key junctions.

A Highways Agency spokesman said: "Traffic management is being put into place this week. There will be some lane closures to carry out the improvements. These will be restricted during peak periods to reduce the impact on drivers."

Measures include a temporary 30mph speed restriction at both the roundabout and A38 approach road from Weeford Island where more road safety work is also being carried out.